#hongkongprotests — Public Fediverse posts
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·TIMELINE: Hong Kong’s legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial
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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's former colleagues react with dismay over conviction but say he remains an inspiration. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/16/asia-pacific/crime-legal/lai-hong-kong-press-freedom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #crimelegal #jimmylai #hongkong #china #pressfreedom #hongkongprotests #media #journalism
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As Hong Kong courts prosecute pro-democracy activists and tighten Beijing’s control, Western bankers attending a financial summit there are signaling they value profits over principles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/28/world/wall-street-and-hong-kongs-freedom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #hongkong #china #communistparty #democracy #hongkongprotests
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This week’s conviction of 45 ex-politicians and activists proves China’s “one-country, two-systems” promises were hollow. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/11/22/democracy-hong-kong/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #hongkong #china #censorship #pressfreedom #hongkongprotests
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Seven Hong Kong men involved in a thwarted 2019 bomb plot to murder police officers were jailed, with the plan's "mastermind" receiving a sentence of almost 24 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/14/asia-pacific/hong-kong-bomb-plot-mastermind-24-years/ #asiapacific #hongkongprotests #democracy
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#5yrsago The tactical evolution of #HongKongProtests: bolted-down barricades and calling out businesses https://memex.craphound.com/2019/10/22/the-tactical-evolution-of-hongkongprotests-bolted-down-barricades-and-calling-out-businesses/
#5yrsago Equifax used “admin/admin” as login and pass for an unencrypted server full of your personal data https://finance.yahoo.com/news/equifax-password-username-admin-lawsuit-201118316.html
#5yrsago Margaret Atwood’s “The Testaments”: a long-awaited Handmaid’s Tale sequel fulfills its promise https://memex.craphound.com/2019/10/22/margaret-atwoods-the-testaments-a-long-awaited-handmaids-tale-sequel-fulfills-its-promise/
#1yrago In defense of bureaucratic competence https://pluralistic.net/2023/10/23/getting-stuff-done/#praxis
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong protesters use laser pointers to confuse police and scramble facial recognition cameras, but police label them as "offensive weapons" 🔍🚨 Protesters aim powerful laser beams at officers' faces and surveillance cameras to avoid identification during clashes. However, police warn the lasers can cause eye damage and have arrested a student for possessing them. #HongKongProtests #FacialRecognition #LaserPointers
🔗 https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-protest-lasers-facial-recognition-technology-1.5240651
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Hong Kong, biometric data is emerging as a powerful tool in the ongoing protests, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance. Activists are increasingly wary of how their personal information is being used. This development highlights the intersection of technology and civil liberties. 🔍✊ #HongKongProtests #BiometricData #PrivacyMatters Read more: 🔗
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/biometric-data-becomes-new-weapon-in-hong-kong-protests
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Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes, including treason and insurrection. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/23/asia-pacific/politics/hong-kong-national-security-law-in-force/ #asiapacific #politics #hongkong #hongkongprotests #china #humanrights
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The storming of the building marked an escalation in the 2019 mass protests that began over a China extradition bill.#Courts #HongKongProtests #Politics #Protests #AsiaPacific #HongKong
Four found guilty of rioting over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature -
The US and the UK have condemned the move as Hong Kong authorities expand crackdown under national security law.#CivilRights #HongKongProtests #Protests #AsiaPacific #HongKong
Hong Kong police offers bounties for five activists living overseas -
Sixteen pro-democracy activists are charged under national security laws critics claim are designed to stifle dissent.#HongKongProtests #AsiaPacific #China #HongKong
Trial of Hong Kong activists under China-imposed law enters home straight -
The move follows Beijing's move to impose a national security law following the 2019 mass protests for democracy.#HongKongProtests #Politics #AsiaPacific #China #HongKong
Hong Kong to introduce own national security law in 2024 -
@LifeByStills RT by @benedictrogers: .@benedictrogers, co-founder and chair of NGO @hk_watch, speaking at the protest rally in #London's #PiccadillyCircus in support of #HongKong's pro-#democracy movement. #LifeByStills #EditorialByStills #Photography #EditorialPhotography #ProtestPhotography #HongKongProtests The protest rally, organised by @EnglandGoodNei1, was organised to commemorate the 4th anniversary of what many saw as a night of wanton police brutality in Prince Edward MTR station [...]
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The media tycoon has been in jail for three years awaiting trial under the territory's national security law.
Q&A: Sebastien Lai on father Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong ‘show trial’ -
The media tycoon has been in jail for three years awaiting trial under the territory's national security law.
Q&A: Sebastien Lai on father Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong ‘show trial’ -
A Hong Kong court on Monday overturned one of two convictions for seven top democracy activists including media mogul Jimmy Lai over an unauthorized protest in 2019. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/asia-pacific/2023/08/14/hk-democracy-activists-win-narrow-legal-victory-in-protest-case/?utm_content=buffer7f3ca&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #hongkong #jimmylai #china #hongkongprotests
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A Hong Kong court on Monday overturned one of two convictions for seven top democracy activists including media mogul Jimmy Lai over an unauthorized protest in 2019. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/asia-pacific/2023/08/14/hk-democracy-activists-legal-win/?utm_content=buffer8a47f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #hongkong #jimmylai #china #hongkongprotests
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A Hong Kong court on Monday overturned one of two convictions for seven top democracy activists including media mogul Jimmy Lai over an unauthorized protest in 2019. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/14/asia-pacific/hk-democracy-activists-legal-win/?utm_content=buffer3ccd9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #hongkong #jimmylai #china #hongkongprotests
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Hong Kong’s High Court on Friday rejected a controversial injunction by the city’s government that would have banned a popular pro-democracy anthem. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/28/asia-pacific/hong-kong-protest-song-ruling/?utm_content=buffer5cc76&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #hongkong #china #internet #censorship #hongkongprotests
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Judge says banning 2019 mass protest song Glory to Hong Kong would have 'chilling effects' on freedom of expression.
Hong Kong court rejects gov’t request to ban popular protest song -
Family members of two exiled Hong Kong democracy activists wanted by authorities are being investigated by national security police, a report has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/20/asia-pacific/hong-kong-activist-families/?utm_content=bufferd433b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #asiapacific #china #hongkong #censorship #uk #hongkongprotests
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Hong Kong police on Tuesday questioned three family members of self-exiled democracy activist Nathan Law, a week after he and seven others were targeted with arrest warrants and bounties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/11/asia-pacific/nathan-law-family-questioned/?utm_content=buffer03d64&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #asiapacific #china #hongkong #censorship #uk #hongkongprotests #nathanlaw
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A move by Hong Kong authorities to issue arrest warrants and a bounty for eight self-exiled pro-democracy activists has drawn widespread condemnation amid a widening crackdown on any form of dissent in the city. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/04/asia-pacific/hong-kong-warrants-reaction/?utm_content=buffer35cac&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #asiapacific #china #us #hongkong #censorship #uk #hongkongprotests
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Hong Kong police on Monday accused eight overseas-based activists of serious national security offenses including foreign collusion and incitement to secession. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/03/asia-pacific/crime-legal-asia-pacific/hong-kong-overseas-activists-warrants/?utm_content=buffera8596&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #crimelegal #china #hongkong #hongkongprotests
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Government cites 'national security' as it moves to ban popular Glory to Hong Kong song, from 2019 protests.
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Court of Final Appeal overturns conviction saying a 'substantial and grave injustice' had been done.
Journalist Bao Choy wins appeal at Hong Kong’s top court